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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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